January Philanthropy Update
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome to 2020! This year is an especially important year to us… 2020 marks San Diego Blood Bank’s 70th anniversary of saving lives in our community. Throughout the year, we will be sharing stories and celebrating in an exciting and compelling variety of ways. This January, we are also celebrating National Blood Donor Month!
As we reflect on our past 70 years, it’s clear we have a long history of embarking into new frontiers. Did you know that in the 1960s, San Diego Blood Bank pioneered the first tissue-typing laboratory in this region to support organ transplants? During that same time, we provided blood for the early development of open-heart surgery. Our commitment to pioneering the future of health continues today, through research and wellness initiatives.
Another constant is the role we play in connecting people to their profound ability to gift life. The generosity of blood and financial donors never ceases to amaze us. And the care that goes into ensuring a safe blood supply for our community is really something special. We remain firmly committed to our mission of saving lives today and improving life tomorrow. Thank you for being a part of our rich history … and our exciting future!
We are grateful for our financial donors who help fund lifesaving resources to ensure patients have the chance to live longer, healthier and more meaningful lives. Since January 2019, 465 financial donors have generously supported SDBB’s mission. Whether gifts fund SDBB’s greatest needs, such as Trima systems and bloodmobiles, or a SDBB lifesaving research program—every gift fuels life. In 2018 –2019, our financial donors funded resources for 60,063 individual blood donors to give the gift life.
Philanthropy is an investment in life – thank you for your partnership! Enjoy this month’s philanthropy update.
With gratitude,
David Wellis, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Sherry Serio
Vice President of Development
TEAM SURVIVOR
AVILA
Avila has just celebrated her eighth birthday as she is battling leukemia. Because of financial and blood donations, she receives the lifesaving blood and platelets she needs to recover from treatment.
On behalf of Avila and the thousands of patients impacted by SDBB every year, thank you.
FEATURED SPONSOR
Thank you, GEICO for your investment in life. Your $5,000 sponsorship of SDBB’s Campaign for Life drives us closer to our goal to fund three new bloodmobiles that will impact up to 900,000 lives over the course of their lifespan.
GEICO is also hosting a SDBB mobile blood drive on Tuesday, January 21 at their Poway location. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to saving lives.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
San Diego County Supervisors, Kristin Gaspar and Nathan Fletcher.
We would like to give special recognition to San Diego County Supervisors Kristin Gaspar – District 3, and Nathan Fletcher – District 4 for their approval of the San Diego County Neighborhood Reinvestment grants that will help fund three new bloodmobiles. We are grateful for their partnership and commitment to SDBB’s mission.
Supervisor Nathan Fletcher donated blood on a SDBB bloodmobile at the 3rd Annual Padres Summer Blood Drive last June.
Supervisor Kristin Gaspar attended a behind-the-scenes tour of San Diego Blood Bank in 2019.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
In honor of National Blood Donor month, we are sharing how blood keeps us healthy, alive and thriving. We are thankful for our donors who selflessly give precious blood to patients in need.
(Pictured) Donated blood at SDBB Gateway HQ that is ready for transport to local hospitals in need.
What is blood made of?
Blood is a combination of plasma and cells that circulate through the entire body. It is a specialized bodily fluid that supplies essential substances around the body, such as sugars, oxygen, and hormones.
Red blood cells (RBCs), or erythrocytes: They are shaped like slightly indented, flattened disks and transport oxygen to and from the lungs. Hemoglobin is a protein that contains iron and retains the oxygen until its destination. The life span of an RBC is 4 months, and the body replaces them regularly. Amazingly, our body produces around 2 million blood cells every second.
The expected number of RBCs in a single drop, or microliter, of blood is 4.5 to 6.2 million in men and 4.0 to 5.2 million in women.
White blood cells, or leukocytes: White blood cells make up less than 1 percent of blood content, and they form vital defenses against disease and infection. The normal range of the number of white blood cells in a microliter of blood is between 3,700 and 10,500. Higher and lower levels of white blood cells can indicate disease.
Platelets, or thrombocytes: These interact with clotting proteins to prevent or stop bleeding. There should be between 150,000 and 400,000 platelets per microliter of blood.
RBCs, white blood cells, and platelets are produced in the bone marrow before entering the bloodstream. Plasma is mostly water that is absorbed from ingested food and drink by the intestines. Combined, these are propelled around the entire body by the heart and carried by the blood vessels.
The composition of blood.
What does blood do?
Blood has a number of functions that are central to survival, including:
supplying oxygen to cells and tissues
providing essential nutrients to cells, such as amino acids, fatty acids, and glucose
removing waste materials, such as carbon dioxide, urea, and lactic acid
protecting the body from infection and foreign bodies through the white blood cells
transporting hormones from one part of the body to another, transmitting messages, and completing important processes
regulating acidity (pH) levels and body temperature
Source: “How does blood work, and what problems occur?” (MedicalNewsToday.com)
INTERESTING BLOOD FACTS
One blood donation can save up to three lives
Less than 10% of the eligible population donate blood
1 in 83 births will need a blood transfusion
There are eight main blood types:
A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, O-, AB+, AB-January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth! Thank you to all of the donors who have helped keep the nation's blood supply ready when needed.
FEATURED FUNDING PRIORITY
CAMPAIGN FOR LIFE
Invest in life and partner with SDBB by making an annual, monthly or one-time gift in support of the Campaign for Life.
The new bloodmobiles feature an improved design which creates a more comfortable donor experience and will play a vital role in ensuring the health of our community for years to come.
Bloodmobiles are critical to maintaining the supply of blood needed for local patients and can impact up to 21,000 lives each year. Your generous gift will support our fundraising goal of $1,350,000 and fuel the design, construction and purchase of three new bloodmobiles.
CAMPAIGN FOR LIFE – FUNDRAISING UPDATE
SDBB and millions around the globe celebrated an international day of giving on December 3, 2019.
#GIVINGTUESDAY 2019 officially launched SDBB’s Campaign for Life!
BLOODMOBILES
We are excited to announce that 95 blood and financial donors collectively gave $11,387 on Giving Tuesday in support of Campaign for Life. And since November 2019, we have raised more than $384,000 towards our overall goal of $1,350,000 from more than 300 financial donors. Gifts will help fund three new bloodmobiles that will each impact up to 21,000 patient lives in one year and collectively up to 900,000 lives over the course of their lifespan. Thank you!
Trima Accel® Automated Blood Collection Systems (Trima systems)
To date, 283 financial donors, corporations and partners have cumulatively donated $324,000 to purchase and replace 9 new Trima systems. Our campaign continues with a $180,000 fundraising balance to purchase the remaining 6 new Trima systems by March 2020.
These vital apheresis systems separate whole blood into platelets, plasma and red blood cells – enabling blood donors to donate the exact blood component needed to meet the current blood supply need for patients. Help fund critical resources for SDBB with a financial gift!
To learn more and make a gift or to help fundraise, visit SDBB’s fundraising page for Trima systems.
APPRECIATION EVENT 2019
Emcee Mike Slater of 760 AM Radio, David Wellis, Ph.D., CEO (SDBB), John R. Jaskowiak, CEO (Angiocrine Biosciences)
Melissa and Cadence Mitchell
NIMA by ANIMAE - Wed, Nov 20., 2019
SDBB hosted a private appreciation event at NIMA by ANIMAE, Brian Malarkey’s new restaurant downtown on November 20th, 2019.
Guests experienced an evening of captivating conversations on the latest projects in cell therapy and Precision Blood™ and how a blood donation gives life. Speakers shared how SDBB's initiatives will revolutionize how we improve health and treat disease.
Mike Slater of 760 AM Radio emceed the evening where speakers David Wellis, Ph.D., CEO (SDBB), John R. Jaskowiak, CEO (Angiocrine Biosciences), Mark Edmunds M.D., CMO (SDBB) and Melissa Mitchell, SDBB Team Survivor, presented.
Thank you for your generous support.
SDBB NEWS
NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH—Community is asked to donate blood after holidays. Learn more. Community partner and sponsor, SDCCU, kicks off #NationalBloodDonorMonth with multi-location blood drive. View blog.
GIFTS OF STOCK—Did you know San Diego Blood Bank Foundation accepts appreciated gifts of stock with tax benefits for the donor? For more information on how to donate your stock, please contact Sherry Serio, Vice President of Development, at 619-400-8818 or sserio@sdbb.org.
MATCHING GIFTS—Ask your employer if your company has an employee matching program. Double your impact and encourage corporate giving to local nonprofits like SDBB.
GIVE WHEN YOU SHOP ON AMAZON—Did you know that you can give back to SDBB when you shop Amazon at smile.amazon.com? Choose SDBB as your preferred charity and The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases directly to SDBB. Learn more.
EXPERIENCE A SDBB TOUR—Reserve your spot on one of our monthly behind-the-scenes tours at SDBB and learn how your gift impacts life. Contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Development Manager at cclector@sdbb.org.
SHARE YOUR STORY —Have you received a blood transfusion? Do you donate blood? Are you a grateful patient with a story share? We want to hear from you! Share your story with our team and help spread awareness of the importance of blood donation and SDBB’s mission to save lives. Contact Claudine Van Gonka, Public Relations Manager at cvangonka@sdbb.org.
ON THE BLOG—#CarterStrong: The Santos’ Journey In Overcoming Leukemia. View Blog.
DONATE YOUR BLOOD DONOR POINTS BACK TO SDBB —There are many ways to support SDBB’s critical needs by donating back blood donor reward points to SDBB! Your donated points will help support the critical need for three new bloodmobiles, seven new Trima systems and provide supplies for your favorite donor center. Double your impact from the donor store at mysdbb.org.
COMMUNITY AND DIY FUNDRAISING —Partner with SDBB and fundraise with your company, team or for a special event and give back to SDBB! Donate your birthday with a Facebook fundraiser or join our SDBB Ambassador program to help crowdfund the purchase of three new bloodmobiles. To learn more, click here and/or contact Alexandria Embleton, Development Coordinator at aembleton@sdbb.org.
HELPFUL LINKS
SUBSCRIBE
Don’t miss out on special events, philanthropy updates, news, announcements and more by joining the Foundation’s mailing list.DONATE BLOOD
Make an appointment to donate blood for #NationalBloodDonorMonth and save lives.AMAZON SMILE
Set San Diego Blood Bank as your charity on Amazon.Smile and Amazon gives when you shop!FINANCIAL INFORMATION
View our tax ID or important financial informationCONTACT FOUNDATION
Send us a note with any questions about SDBB Foundation, ways to make a gift, or how to get involved.
THANK YOU TO OUR TOP SPONSORS
NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
In partnership with our community, San Diego Blood Bank Foundation is the fundraising entity that supports critical resources for blood donations, advances San Diego Blood Bank’s critical healthcare role, and fuels collaboration with cutting-edge research and clinical organizations to advance cell therapy and precision medicine.
